How can I test a wire using a broken multimeter

Keep this in mind, how can you tell if a cable has broken?

Use one multimeter lead to test for an open circuit. Touch one prong on the AC side power cord. The other lead can be used to touch the console end of the power cable. The multimeter will sound if there is sufficient electrical connection.

How can I test a wire with a tester, other than the above? You can use a socket and a lightbulb to test the wires. Next, connect one wire to ground or neutral and one to the wire-under test. If the lamp turns on, it is alive. To verify that the lamp is actually lit, test it on a live wire (such as a wall socket).

How do you verify continuity on a long length of wire without a multimeter or multimeter?

Re: Testing continuity with a very long wire. The meter will require a good battery. The meter should be set to the lowest resistance (ohms) You should feel the probe ends touching each other. Use the meter probes (ends the wires) as you would with a test bulb.

How can you tell if your house has a bad wiring?

You can feel for warm or vibrating wall outlets. Another way to determine if your wiring is in good condition is to feel it. Feel the electrical outlets in your home for heat and vibrations without touching any wiring. If either of these are the case, contact an electrician to inspect and repair any damaged or loose wiring.